Surgical First Assist PT

Community Health Systems•Oro Valley, AZ

60d

About The Position

Description Job Summary Under the supervision of the RN nurse leader and at the direction of the physician, the surgical first assist (SFA) provides support to the surgeon by assisting with exposure and visualization, hemostasis, wound closure and other technical functions that will help assure a safe surgical procedure. The SFA will help prepare the operating room and assist the RN, surgeon, and anesthesiologist before, during, and after surgical procedures. The SFA performs additional tasks/activities as assigned. The employee may be required to flex/change schedule and work overtime at the discretion of the clinic. Essential Functions Performs a variety specialty specific activities under the direction of the provider. Assist physician in back office duties including rooming patients, taking vital signs and patient history, and assisting with minor procedures. Triages patients to ensure optimal patient flow and clinic productivity. Maintains work area, exam rooms, supplies, medications and immunizations. Manages all information obtained with strict confidentiality to safeguard patient information from use by unauthorized personnel. Follows safety guidelines for self, patients, visitors and employees. Follows Hospital’s infection prevention policies. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function appropriately under stressful situations. Communicates with patients, families and other team members to meet the needs of the patient. Demonstrates knowledge Joint Commission and OSHA guidelines and standards. Exercises sound clinical judgment and critical thinking in all aspects of care; including developing creative solutions to problems. Efficiently and effectively performs scrubbing and assisting duties perioperatively to meet the patient’s needs, physician’s orders, hospital policy and Standards of Practice for Perioperative care. Efficiently and effectively performs first assisting duties thus providing aid in homeostasis, exposure and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient and function within the hospital scope of duties. Performs other assigned duties with a positive attitude and a team focus. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements

Completion of high school or equivalent required
Completion of an Allied Health program in a related field with Surgical Assist Program required
Completion of a surgical first assistant training program accredited by the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting required
2-4 years current operating room scrub and/or assisting experience preferred
2-4 years surgical experience in a clinic and/or hospital setting. required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong conflict management skills.
Effective working in a matrix organization.
Data Analysis
Strong understanding of surgical procedures, practices, and technology.
Ability to lead, manage, and support a team.
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Ability to prioritize and organize tasks according to Unit's needs.
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required
CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation required
BCLS - Basic Life Support required
Certified Surgical First Assistant required

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Certified Orthopedic Technology training program preferred
CSA - Certified System Admin preferred

Responsibilities

Assist physician in back office duties including rooming patients, taking vital signs and patient history, and assisting with minor procedures.
Triages patients to ensure optimal patient flow and clinic productivity.
Maintains work area, exam rooms, supplies, medications and immunizations.
Manages all information obtained with strict confidentiality to safeguard patient information from use by unauthorized personnel.
Follows safety guidelines for self, patients, visitors and employees.
Follows Hospital’s infection prevention policies.
Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function appropriately under stressful situations.
Communicates with patients, families and other team members to meet the needs of the patient.
Demonstrates knowledge Joint Commission and OSHA guidelines and standards.
Exercises sound clinical judgment and critical thinking in all aspects of care; including developing creative solutions to problems.
Efficiently and effectively performs scrubbing and assisting duties perioperatively to meet the patient’s needs, physician’s orders, hospital policy and Standards of Practice for Perioperative care.
Efficiently and effectively performs first assisting duties thus providing aid in homeostasis, exposure and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient and function within the hospital scope of duties.
Performs other assigned duties with a positive attitude and a team focus.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.